Pomegranate Seeds: A Natural Stimulant To Encourage Uterine ContractionsJanuary 28, 2010 |AntioxidantsThe team identified beta-sitosterol - a steroid that can inhibit the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine - as the main constituent of pomegranate seed extract. The research suggests that pomegranate extract could be used as a natural stimulant to encourage the uterus to contract during labour.

An Alternative Way To Breathe EasierJanuary 27, 2010 |HealingPeople in Eastern Europe have used halotherapy for respiratory complaints. Can a man-made cave in London do the same? The latest technique for combating cold and flu season should be taken with not just a grain of salt but a whole roomful. After all, that's the way it works.

A Disturbing Look at the Dairy IndustryJanuary 27, 2010 |NutritionMost dairy enthusiasts would be horrified to know the conditions cows endure and how closely dairies are tied to veal operations and the rest of the meat industry.

Sunshine Vitamin Cuts Cancer Risk By 40%January 26, 2010 |SunlightHaving a higher level of vitamin D in your blood means you are less like to develop bowel cancer than those with low levels, according to scientists.